The Network: Contributed Articles by Mary Ann AzevedoThe Growth of Concierge Medicinehttp://newsroom.cisco.com/feature/1601564/The-Growth-of-Concierge-Medicine?utm_medium=rss2015-03-11T11:00:00Z2015-03-11T11:00:00Z<p>
A working mother of three has recurrent sinus infections caused by seasonal allergies at the same time every year.&nbsp; Squeezing in a visit to her doctor in between deadlines at her job and her children&#39;s extracurricular activities has always been a challenge. In the past, she would have to make an appointment with her doctor, possibly ...2015-03-11T11:00:00ZMillennials and the Growth of Mobile Videohttp://newsroom.cisco.com/feature/1586258/Millennials-and-the-Growth-of-Mobile-Video?utm_medium=rss2015-02-09T12:00:00Z2015-02-09T12:00:00Z<p>
People have been turning to the Internet for news and entertainment for years. But as <a href="http://newsroom.cisco.com/press-release-content?type=webcontent&amp;articleId=1578507">smartphone and tablet use has skyrocketed</a>, so too has mobile video consumption. More viewers are choosing to access news and sporting events online in part ...2015-02-09T12:00:00ZControlling Your Home With a Wave of Your Handhttp://newsroom.cisco.com/feature/1534975/Controlling-Your-Home-With-a-Wave-of-Your-Hand?utm_medium=rss2014-11-17T13:00:00Z2014-11-17T13:00:00Z<p>
Hands full with her toddler and a bag of groceries, one busy San Francisco mother is relieved she doesn&#39;t have to use her hands to turn on the lights or the home alarm system.&nbsp; She simply gestures at a lamp and the keypad with her Bluetooth-enabled bracelet called <a href="http://www.getreemo.com/">Reemo</a>. Putting the groceries ...2014-11-17T13:00:00ZThe Devices Making Healthcare Smarterhttp://newsroom.cisco.com/feature/1500391/The-Devices-Making-Healthcare-Smarter?utm_medium=rss2014-10-20T12:00:00Z2014-10-20T12:00:00Z<p>
Pill bottles that can tell a caregiver when a patient&rsquo;s missed a dose. Diapers that can pinpoint urinary tract infections and monitor hydration. A baby monitor that allows parents to get information on their baby&rsquo;s breathing, temperature and body position from anywhere in the world. These products are either on the market &ndash; ...2014-10-20T12:00:00ZBridging the STEM Summer Learning Gaphttp://newsroom.cisco.com/feature/1472296/Bridging-the-STEM-Summer-Learning-Gap?utm_medium=rss2014-08-12T12:00:00Z2014-08-12T12:00:00Z<p>
For most students, summer is a time of carefree play, fun and lazy days. However, research shows that there is a price to be paid for taking an annual break from education.&nbsp; This is particularly true of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) skills. Most students lose about two months of grade level equivalency in ...2014-08-12T12:00:00ZIndian Mobile Payment Market Poised for Massive Growthhttp://newsroom.cisco.com/feature/1416791/Indian-Mobile-Payment-Market-Poised-for-Massive-Growth?utm_medium=rss2014-05-12T12:00:00Z2014-05-12T12:00:00Z<p>
The mobile payment solutions industry in India has seen significant growth in recent years (see side panel) and observers believe that growth is only going to explode in the future with Indian consumers&rsquo; increased use of mobile phone and credit cards.</p>
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Numerous Indian companies serving the mobile payment market have emerged, ...2014-05-12T12:00:00ZNew Wave of Smart Buildings Give Occupants More Controlhttp://newsroom.cisco.com/feature/1328053/New-Wave-of-Smart-Buildings-Give-Occupants-More-Control?utm_medium=rss2014-01-27T13:00:00Z2014-01-27T13:00:00Z<p>
The number of companies developing analytics that can collect and analyze energy-related data is growing exponentially. Eager startups are scrambling to meet surging demand for ways to manage energy consumption more efficiently.</p>
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It's a hot market and one that stands to be lucrative. Investment in smart building solutions is growing ...2014-01-27T13:00:00ZSocial Media: The New Crime Fighting Toolhttp://newsroom.cisco.com/feature/1289540/Social-Media-The-New-Crime-Fighting-Tool?utm_medium=rss2013-11-18T00:00:00Z2013-11-18T00:00:00Z<p>
As mobility grows in Brazil, an increasing number of citizens there are turning to social media. Not just to socialize, but also to report criminal activity. Some Brazilians &ndash; particularly youth &ndash; are using smartphones to report crimes via Twitter.</p>
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Besides reporting crimes, citizens are using the Internet to share ...2013-11-18T00:00:00ZMobile Apps Transform the Real Estate Industryhttp://newsroom.cisco.com/feature/1232035/Mobile-Apps-Transform-the-Real-Estate-Industry?utm_medium=rss2013-07-31T00:00:00Z2013-07-31T00:00:00Z<p>
Several years ago, commercial real estate broker Sean Toomey couldn&rsquo;t have imagined creating floor plans for clients on the go or quickly figuring out project pricing with an amortization calculator from his smartphone.</p>
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But that&rsquo;s just what he&rsquo;s doing these days &ndash; using technology and the cloud to seamlessly ...2013-07-31T00:00:00ZManufacturers Go Mobilehttp://newsroom.cisco.com/feature/1210210/Manufacturers-Go-Mobile?utm_medium=rss2013-06-24T12:00:00Z2013-06-24T12:00:00Z<p>
Ten years ago, an employee at a manufacturing firm would have to use pen and paper to conduct a plant floor inspection or quality control check.</p>
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With handwritten notes, there was the potential for mistakes. The time it would take for a discovered problem to be addressed would vary considering how long it took for someone to learn ...2013-06-24T12:00:00Z